Is black flag profitable to sell on Amazon United States?

The niche generates $53K/yr across 12 tracked products. 1 of 1 products launched in the last 360 days are still selling. 90-day search growth is +84.3%. Flapen's verdict: Skip it (46/100).

How competitive is the black flag niche?

7 brands and 31 sellers compete. The top 5 products take 80% of clicks and top 5 brands hold 96% of demand.

What do buyers complain about in black flag?

Top complaints mined from reviews: Pest/Insect Control, Spray/Flow, Functionality-Overall. The return rate is 0.8%.

When does demand for black flag peak?

Demand peaks in Jul–Sep; the busiest month runs 2.4× the quietest.

What does it cost to enter the black flag niche?

Listings span $6.63–$34.49; the average listing price is $13.69 (sweet spot $15–$100). The average incumbent carries 5,275 reviews — the moat a new listing must climb.

black flag

Skip it

Brand-locked demand (top 5 brands take 96% of clicks) — this niche doesn't clear our bar today.

Returns

Incredible0.8%

return rate — above 5% kills the launch gate

Growth

Great+84.3%

90-day search growth — must beat 0% to launch

Price range

Good$6.63–$34.49

cheapest to priciest tracked listing — scored on the share inside $15–$100

Avg price

Good$13.69

avg listing price — sweet spot $15–$100

Quality gap

Good4.4★

avg incumbent rating — lower means beatable quality

Conversion

Okay3.9%

search→purchase rate — share of searches ending in a sale

Review moat

Bad5,275.42

avg incumbent reviews — the moat a new listing must climb

Competition

Bad80%

top-5 click share — a locked-up shelf

Market size

Bad$53K

$53K/yr · 100K searches

Brand share

Bad96%

top-5 brand share — brand-locked demand

According to Flapen's Amazon United States niche tracking, black flag is a $53K/yr Amazon United States market (100K searches/yr). The top 5 brands hold 96% of demand. Demand peaks in Jul–Sep. Verdict: Skip it — 46/100.

Data updated Jul 15, 2026 · scored weekly · How we score niches

black flag market data

Units sold / yr: 6K–8K; avg 250–500/product
Revenue / yr: $82K–$110K; units × avg price
Conversion rate: 3.9%
Avg BSR: #349
Page quality: 0%
Prime: 92%
Sponsored: 92%
Out of stock: 0.0%
Avg brand age: 56 months
Avg seller age: 149 days

Competition & brand share

The top 5 products capture 80% of clicks — a locked-up shelf that new listings rarely crack.

Brands

7 falling

Sellers

Top-5 brand share

96%

Top 20: 100%

Top-5 click share

80%

Top 20: 100%

Open market

Black Flag66%
Anley17%
DANF FLAG5%
ANJOR5%
DMSE Wholesale3%
Nxwdwqa2%
Open — no brand owns it (1 brand, 2%)

Demand & seasonality

Weekly Amazon search volume, last 104 weeks — +84.3% search growth over the last 90 days.

Peak months: Jul, Sep · busiest ÷ quietest = 2.4×

Open Trend

Top black flag search terms

black flag76K/yr +80.0%2.0% conv.
black flag flea and tick yard spray8K/yr +243.5%17.4% conv.
black flags9K/yr +23.5%0.8% conv.
black flag flea and tick3K/yr +28.2%13.9% conv.
black flag flea and tick spray for home4K/yr +106.9%15.3% conv.

All search terms

Top black flag products on Amazon

Each bubble is one product — market share against review moat; bubble size tracks estimated sales, color grades how beatable the incumbent looks.

Beatable (≤4.3★) Contested Strong incumbent (>4.7★)

All 12 tracked products in this niche — three views at once, no toggling.

Top sellers

by 90-day click share

Black Flag Flea and Tick Killer Concentrate Yard Treatment 32 Ounces Ready To Spray Quickflip Hose End Sprayer

Black Flag$10.904.2★9,098 rev

Black Flag Extreme Flea Killer Plus Growth Regulator RTU for Insects 1-gal 128 Oz

Black Flag$12.604.2★9,098 rev

ANLEY Fly Breeze 3x5 Foot Solid Black Flag - Vivid Color and Fade Proof - Canvas Header and Double Stitched - Plain Black Flags Polyester with Brass Grommets 3 X 5 Ft

Anley$7.474.4★4,935 rev

Black Flag Extreme Home Insect Control Concentrate 16 Ounce for Indoor and Outdoor Use Makes 2 Gallons

Black Flag$9.454.3★1,512 rev

Black American Flag 3x5 ft: Heavy Duty Outdoor US Flag Made from Nylon

DANF FLAG$21.694.6★7,703 rev

Newest

by launch date

Black Flag Flea and Tick Killer Concentrate Yard Treatment 32 Ounces Ready to Spray Quickflip Hose End Sprayer 3 Pack

Black Flag$34.499,098 rev

2mo ago

Nxwdwqa Custom Black and White America Flag 3X5 Ft Personalized Flags Design Your Image Funny Tapestry Poster For Decorate Clubs Concerts Bars University Dormitories Living Rooms Bedrooms

Nxwdwqa$13.261,467 rev

2y ago

Aria All Black American Flag 3x5 Ft US Flag Embroidered Stars Sewn Stripes Brass Grommets Blackout Tactical US Black Flag Heavy Duty USA Flags

Aria$17.173,196 rev

5y ago

Black American Flag 3x5 ft: Heavy Duty Outdoor US Flag Made from Nylon

DANF FLAG$21.697,703 rev

5y ago

Anley Pack of 2 Fly Breeze 3x5 Foot Solid Black Flag - Vivid Color and Fade proof - Canvas Header and Double Stitched - Plain Black Flags Polyester with Brass Grommets 3 X 5 Ft

Anley$10.814,935 rev

6y ago

What buyers say about black flag

What buyers praise and complain about, mined from review topics.

What buyers love

Quality-Overall25%

“Actual flag is decent quality for indoor use”

Pest/Insect Control20%

“The most effective home insect control”

Advertised Vs Actual Product10%

“Works as it should”

Value For Money9%

“good price”

Ease Of Use5%

“Easy to use”

Spray/Flow5%

“the sprayer work flawlessly”

Functionality-Overall3%

“Blackflag works”

Material Quality2%

“The material feels good and durable, and the product arrived in good condition”

Size-Overall2%

“Bigger, cheaper, amazing”

Gifting Purpose2%

“Great gift”

What buyers complain about

Pest/Insect Control20%

“Didn't work on fleas,ticks”

Spray/Flow15%

“Sprayer is not good”

Functionality-Overall14%

“But this black flag product does not work”

Smell8%

“Doesnt Have A Strong Scent”

Leak-Proof6%

“the nozzle started leaking a bit of liquid”

Durability4%

“The product does not last up to 12 months as shown on the bottle”

Advertised Vs Actual Product2%

“wrong and misleading advertisement”

Size-Overall2%

“Bigger then I expected lol”

Ease Of Use2%

“The sprayer was difficult to use”

Quality-Overall2%

“Garbage”

Top return reasons

Size-Overall14%

Functionality-Overall14%

Leak-Proof13%

Spray/Flow9%

Advertised Vs Actual Product9%

Pest/Insect Control8%

Material Quality4%

Thin4%

Value For Money4%

Color4%

Common questions

Is black flag profitable to sell on Amazon United States?: The niche generates $53K/yr across 12 tracked products. 1 of 1 products launched in the last 360 days are still selling. 90-day search growth is +84.3%. Flapen's verdict: Skip it (46/100).
How competitive is the black flag niche?: 7 brands and 31 sellers compete. The top 5 products take 80% of clicks and top 5 brands hold 96% of demand.
What do buyers complain about in black flag?: Top complaints mined from reviews: Pest/Insect Control, Spray/Flow, Functionality-Overall. The return rate is 0.8%.
When does demand for black flag peak?: Demand peaks in Jul–Sep; the busiest month runs 2.4× the quietest.
What does it cost to enter the black flag niche?: Listings span $6.63–$34.49; the average listing price is $13.69 (sweet spot $15–$100). The average incumbent carries 5,275 reviews — the moat a new listing must climb.